Purple Blossom

There is nothing in this life that we have that did not come from the gracious hand of God. And so we cannot boast that we have these because we were so good and hard working and we're deserving. NO. We have what we have because of God's grace alone. We have, not because we are faithful but because God is faithful to fulfill His promises.

May we never fail into the trap of entitlement and instead have a faithful and grateful heart in response to God's gracious and loving faithfulness!💜

It's because of Jesus. Always. 🌷💜

When I am lost You guide me,
You didn't let me fall, You saved me.
You look at me with love, even if I'm unworthy.
Lord, I'm amaze, by Your love and grace. 🤍🤍🤍

You may be surrounded by different negative situations right now. Some of them are existing to test you, to drain you, or even to take away the energy and peace out of you. So this time, be watchful with the situations around you because some of them are not worth responding to.

Focusing on the things that really matters and remaining silent is what will preserve your peace.

Guard your peace, let go, and let God.

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Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:
2 Corinthians 3:2 KJV

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We are often focused with the things here on Earth that doesn't matter that much, and sometimes drags us away from the path that God wants us to take.

Letting go of the things that once matters to us is hard, but it will be worth it.

If serving and pleasing God means to abandon the things that He wants us to let go, then do it.

“Be still, and know that I am God …” (Psalm 46:10)

What if, in our striving to figure things out — be it in our own minds or by asking others for their opinions — we escape the still path to answers that can lead us into the very presence and sufficiency of an all-knowing God?

When we position ourselves to receive direction from God, we also position ourselves to live with less overwhelm in our circumstances. The good news is that God is present always. He is ever ready and waiting for us to be still and take notice of Him and the answers He has already provided. In knowing Him, we find the answers we seek, and in seeking Him, we find that He is all we need.

Jesus' followers panicked when they saw how big was the waves. They got scared that they forgot who was with them - JESUS.

In our lives, we have our own windstorms and big waves, but, let us not focus on how strong they are, instead, let us focus on how Big our GOD is!

Jesus CAN calm all of the things that terrifies us, just TRUST and have FAITH.

Other people may not see what you are going through and how hard are things for you, remember that God sees and knows it.

You are not alone, God knows how hard you are trying and how tired are you - and He is always beside us guiding us and reminding us that we got Him.

You are not alone, God is with you.

We often hear in our lives to trust God’s plan and trust His work which is indeed right, but what if all of a sudden God became silent when we needed Him the most?

When it seems like God is distant and you feel like He is not answering your prayers anymore, then this is the time that you need to put your trust in Him even more.

Possible reasons why God seems distant to us:
1. Because of the sins that we cannot let go.
2. Because we lack in praying and seeking God.
3. Because He is preparing something wonderful in your life to the point that He needs you to wait in order for you to appreciate it more when you already have it.

His silence does not mean abandonment and rejection.

Isaiah 55:9
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

Before God gives us the things that we prayed for, we have to let go of the things that aren't meant for us.

Whatever stage we are in, always remember that IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU.
It's not about how smart, strong, talented you are, but how God moves in your life.

May we always be reminded that without God we are nothing. Whatever we do, may we always give back the Glory to God!

Joshua 24:15 KJV
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

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I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13 KJV

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Siguro.

Siguro kaya tayo napapagod kasi tayo yung nalaban.
Siguro kaya tayo nasasaktan kasi sariling lakas natin ang ating pinaniwalaan.
Siguro kaya tayo nalulunod kasi emosyon natin ang ating sinusunod.
Siguro kaya tayo na-didisappoint kasi sarili natin ang nalulugod.

Daming siguro, pero eto ang totoo- hindi ito tungkol sayo.
Yung laban mo, yung paniniwalaan mo, yung susundin mo at yung dapat malugod- hindi dapat ikaw yon. Kay Lord dapat yon.

Siya ang lalaban para sayo.
Siya ang paniniwalaan mo.
Siya ang susundin mo.
Siya dapat ang malugod sa buhay mo.

The battle is not yours Kapatid, and so are the credits.
Di mo kakayanin yan ng mag-isa. Kailangan mo Siya.

What is the last good deed you did? As followers of Jesus, we should follow His example and be good. Our actions and our words should be filled with goodness. Giving to those in need, standing up for injustice, and serving the poor are just some of the good deeds we can practice glorifying the Lord and show others we live according to our beliefs in Christ. Let your good works show people you put your faith in Jesus Christ.

Dear God, thank you for giving us the perfect example of love through Your son, Jesus Christ. Give us opportunities each day to be Your hands and feet while we remain here on Earth. I want to bless others like You have blessed me. I want my life to be a blessing to those in need – not for my own glory but to glorify You, O Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Beloved, one thing God reminded me today when I realized that we are already on the half of the year is that we didn't make it this far because we are great or because we are good but because God is great and good!

He is the reason why we made it this far, The One who brought us to where we are right now- and He will bring and be with us to the promise land that He planned for us!

A simple motivation for every Christian out there 😊
Salvation is more than enough for you to serve God. ❤️

6 Ways to Be a “Woman of the Word”

1. Seek and put Him first.

Although they were far from perfect, each wonderful woman of the Word we looked at sought to put the Lord first in their lives. Mary showed us that she valued God first in her life by being willing to follow His will for her life over any others. Sarah submitted to God’s will and sought to follow Him even when it wasn’t pretty or easy.

Hannah considered God completely worthy of putting in first place, above her wants or desires. She knew that He would provide for her and bless her, just from simply being in relationship with Him.

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Place your personal relationship with Jesus above any resolution on your list.

This new year and whatever it may hold, can be a year like no other.

Because when God is the One who is handling your heart, you can handle whatever comes your way.

And that is a promise.

A modest heart will reflect itself through the mouth.

Before modesty can become a true lifestyle in appearance, in manner and in behavior, it must first and foremost, become rooted deep down in this stinky ole heart of mine.

Because no matter how hard I strive to look the part or portray the part, if modesty isn’t a permanent resident in my heart, it will betray itself through my tongue.

I believe with my entire being that modesty in every aspect of the Christian life is a request from God, spoken to us, using His word.

Modesty in my appearance, modesty in my finances and modesty of my mouth.

My conversation.

My social media posts.

And how pure are my intentions, if the life I reflect on my outward doesn’t truly reflect my life, on the inward?

I challenge you as I challenge myself to do some serious heart searching, through God’s word, to clear out the clutter of the heart that may mirror itself through the words which are spoken.

Because to truly know God, is to love like.

And love can be shown through the words which our mouths choose to speak.

May modesty, reflect my relationship with Jesus, in every aspect of my life.

Including, conversation.

A message to all who are currently fighting their own battle.

Stop fighting and allow God to fight the battle. God is telling you today, all we needed was to keep still before the Lord.

God hasn’t created you to be the person you see on social media.
He hasn’t called you to live the life of someone else.
To be the wife like someone else.
To have the relationships like someone else.
To have the home like someone else.
To be the mother like another.
Contentment can’t be found in counting someone else’s blessings.
Take your eyes off of your neighbors yard and work on the grass inside of your own fence.
You can find contentment with who are.
You and all of your abilities and all of your shortcomings.
Because God has created you to find contentment in the life He’s given you.
Not in the life He’s given another.
Contentment over comparison.

A modest heart will reflect itself through the mouth.

Before modesty can become a true lifestyle in appearance, in manner and in behavior, it must first and foremost, become rooted deep down in this stinky ole heart of mine.

Because no matter hard I strive to look the part or portray the part, if modesty isn’t a permanent resident in my heart, it will betray itself through my tongue.

I believe with my entire being that modesty in every aspect of the Christian life is a request from God, spoken to us, using His word.

Modesty in my appearance, modesty in my finances and modesty of my mouth.

My conversation.

My social media posts.

Because what good is my heart, if my mouth is continually tearing down those around me and speaking negativity into the minds of those I interact with?

And how pure are my intentions, if the life I reflect on my outward doesn’t truly reflect my life, on the inward?

I challenge you as I challenge myself to do some serious heart searching, though God’s word, to clear out the clutter of the heart that may mirror itself through the words which are spoken.

Because to truly know God, is to love like.

And love can be shown through the words which our mouths choose to speak.

May modesty, reflect my relationship with Jesus, in every aspect of my life.

Including, conversation.

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A popular saying goes that “if you don’t have anything good to say, then don’t say it”. In these few words lurks wisdom, for in relation to our faith, the good here is the good news of Jesus Christ, and the gospel of our Lord. We were not given a voice to slander and spread ill will, but rather to give encouragement and spread the word of salvation. If one does not have the good news of the gospel on the tip of one's tongue, think twice about what one wishes to say or accomplish through one's words.